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United States v. Julian Raymon Ortiz
Granting dismissal without prejudice of indictment and release of defendant detained for distribution of methamphetamine, due to Sixth Amendment violation by failure to pay appointed counsel for five months; temporary restoration of CJA funding through January 2026 is inadequate to remedy past prejudice and assure future compensation; distinguishing contrary rulings in the same district. See also US v. Castro, ED Cal. 2:24-cr-74; US v. Evanovich, ED Cal. 2:24-cr-79; US v. Vasquez, 2:25-cr-135.